type

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1. type - Noun

2. type - Verb

Meaning

The mark or impression of something; stamp; impressed sign; emblem.

Form or character impressed; style; semblance.

A figure or representation of something to come; a token; a sign; a symbol; -- correlative to antitype.

That which possesses or exemplifies characteristic qualities; the representative.

A general form or structure common to a number of individuals; hence, the ideal representation of a species, genus, or other group, combining the essential characteristics; an animal or plant possessing or exemplifying the essential characteristics of a species, genus, or other group. Also, a group or division of animals having a certain typical or characteristic structure of body maintained within the group.

The original object, or class of objects, scene, face, or conception, which becomes the subject of a copy; esp., the design on the face of a medal or a coin.

A simple compound, used as a mode or pattern to which other compounds are conveniently regarded as being related, and from which they may be actually or theoretically derived.

A raised letter, figure, accent, or other character, cast in metal or cut in wood, used in printing.

Such letters or characters, in general, or the whole quantity of them used in printing, spoken of collectively; any number or mass of such letters or characters, however disposed.

To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand; to prefigure.

To furnish an expression or copy of; to represent; to typify.

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If my doctor told me I had only six months to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster. Isaac Asimov

You can have everything in the world and still be the loneliest man. And that is the most bitter type of loneliness, success has brought me world idolisation and millions of pounds. But it's prevented me from having the one thing we all need: A loving, ongoing relationship. Freddie Mercury

The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history. Bertrand Russell

Whatever the type of firewood found in a place, it is usually good enough for the people of that place to cook with. Ibo Proverb

The piglet has the same type of snout as her mother. Ibo Proverb

A man's faults all conform to his type of mind. Observe his faults and you may know his virtues. Traditional Proverb

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